Ruth Marie Fitch

Ruth Marie Fitch, age 71, passed away on January 12, 2012, at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Council Bluffs on July 26, 1940, to the late Theodore & Anna Mae (Huston) Fitch. Ruth led a positive spiritual life and had a passion for line dancing with friends, teaching yoga at The Center, and listening to music, especially when performed by her children. Most of all, Ruth cherished her family and enjoyed cooking great meals for them. Ruth was also a beloved waitress at Cascio’s Steak House for many years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, John Rodenburg, and her brothers, Jack, Jim and Gayle. Ruth is survived by her children: Charles Chuck Rodenburg & his wife, Bethany; Denise Rodenburg; Eric Rick Rodenburg & his wife, Deanna; Aaron Rodenburg & his wife, Kathy Keiser; and Leah Tomasso. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters Virginia Merris and Lenna Webb; brothers, Richard Fitch, Joe Fitch, Jesse Fitch and Ted Fitch; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday beginning at noon, with a service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory. A reception will follow the service in the Hoy-Kilnoski Community Room. Memorials are suggested to The Center (www.thecbcenter.org) or Quilts from the Bluffs (www.qftb.blogspot.com).